About the Author
Mary Jane Sterling has authored Algebra For Dummies, Trigonometry For Dummies, Math Word Problems For Dummies, Business Math For Dummies, Linear Algebra For Dummies, and numerous workbooks and 1,001 problems books. She taught junior high and high school math for many years before beginning a 35-year career at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Mary Jane still enjoys sharing the magic of mathematics, now doing fun workshops and encouraging aspiring mathematicians.
Dedication
The author dedicates this book to some of the men in her life. Her husband, Ted Sterling, is especially patient and understanding when her behavior becomes erratic while working on her various projects — his support is greatly appreciated. Her brothers Tom, Don, and Doug knew her “back when.” Don, in particular, had an effect on her teaching career when he threw a pencil across the room during a tutoring session. It was then that she rethought her approach — and look what happened! And brother-in-law Jeff is an ongoing inspiration with his miracle comeback and recovery, and his continued support and friendship.
Author’s Acknowledgments
The author wants to thank Chrissy Guthrie for being a great project editor — great to work with because she’s understanding, yet thorough. Also, thank you to Megan Knoll and Heather Stoddard, who got to wade through some ancient word processing materials and check out all the technical stuff.
Also, thanks to Lindsay Lefevere for keeping the projects coming; she can be counted on to keep life interesting.
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
Executive Editor: Lindsay Sandman Lefevere
Editorial Project Manager and Development Editor: Christina Guthrie
Copy Editor: Megan Knoll
Technical Editor: Heather Stoddard
Production Editor: Mohammed Zafar Ali
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